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Did you know that something as simple as vinegar can help with eczema? This humble condiment that you may have sitting at home has been utilized for thousands of years...

Living with eczema or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) can be extremely mentally and emotionally draining, as well as extremely unpredictable. Having more stability and consistency can provide more sense of...

Stress has been getting me down lately, and it’s been affecting my skin. It’s not like I don’t have the tools to cope with it. I can spout a litany...

I started to practice control over my itchy skin when I was attending San Francisco State University in the early 2000s. In 2004, I was a sophomore studying public health...

When my family applied for our NEXUS the Trusted Traveler Program (expedited travel between Canada and the US) to make traveling easier and quicker, never in a million years did...

As a long-time eczema patient, it seems very overwhelming to me to navigate the many treatments in the market to manage my eczema. I like to think of my chronic...

I recently had something happen that has been pretty upsetting. It’s not something I was entirely unprepared for or unaware of. However, I guess the old sentiment, “all good things...

Ever been bitten by a mosquito and felt the urge to scratch. Well, imagine that sensation on your face, your neck, behind your knees, on your elbows, your fingertips, your...

One of my fondest memories of my grandmother – who passed away at a young age – is of flowers, plants, and a beautiful garden. Within that, the most prominent...

I have tried a lot of skincare trends over the years. While many of the things I’ve tried have turned out to be duds, some gems have emerged. One of...

Finding ways to treat atopic dermatitis can be a long and difficult process. It might mean taking prescription medicines and specialty drugs that are quite expensive. This is where step...

Most of us know that there is a link between stress and eczema. This is not exactly a new idea. But Western medicine tends to disregard the link. And I...

Finding the right doctor for my sensitive skin has often felt like going fishing in an ocean that seems bottomless and murky. I’m putting the line out hoping to catch...

There is a lot about living with atopic dermatitis that is difficult to manage. It’s not just the eczema itself that sucks, it’s everything that it influences and impacts. Sometimes...

This giveaway is now closed! Thank you to everyone who participated! October is Eczema Awareness Month! This year, we are focusing on bringing awareness to eczema flare care. Coping with...

Managing eczema is exhausting in many ways – emotionally, physically, and mentally. Even on lighter days, we're still running surveillance, constantly alert to what might trigger a flare or handling...

As I sat in my seat on the plane and watched the stewardess push the snack and beverage cart down the aisle, I didn’t have to wait for her to...

Eczema is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages. It causes the skin to become itchy, red, and inflamed. For some, eczema is a mild nuisance. For...

Finding the right essential oils has been a very useful tool for me to use for my eczema care and treatment. While every eczema warrior will have their own, individual...

My late holiday starts in October. Fuerteventura, cheers! Mine's a pint! Of water. My goal, to rid my usual issue — eczema. The bane of my existence. You think you’ve...